Kali Chaudas

On the day of Kali Chaudas, devotees offer prayers and pujan to Hanumanji, seeking to dispel inauspiciousness and protect us from negative thoughts and actions.

Introduction

This festival occurs on Aso vad 14, also known as 'Narak Chaturdashi' because Lord Krishna vanquished Narkaasur. Devotees pray and ofter pujan to Hanumanji to remove inauspiciousness and fear of evil spirits and beings.

Origin

The evil king Narkaasur, also known as Bhaumaasur, of Prag-Jyotishpur, confiscated all the beautiful and valuable objects in the world. Rampaging through the 3 'lokas', he also looted the ear-rings of Aditi, mother of the devas. When the devas prayed for succor, Shri Krishna and Satyabhama vanquished Narkaasur, releasing the 16,000 women captives. In jubilation, the devas celebrated the occasion by lighting 'divas'. When Narkaasur  lay dying, he prayed to Shri Krishna, 'Let those who bathe before sunrise on my death anniversary not go to hell.' The Lord granted the boon. In essence this means that one who has been enlightened within -  become 'Brahmarup' - will not fear death. For this we need to eradicate our 51 'bhutas', namely: Maya's 3 'gunas', 10 'indriyas', 10 'pranas', 4 'antahkarans', 5 'bhutas', 5 'vishayas' and 14 'devatas' of the indriyas - by obeying the Satpurush. In becoming brahmarup and offering devotion to Parabrahma, we truly celebrate Kali Chaudash.